THE ANATOMY OF A STITCH: INTRO TO CROCHET w/ CAMRYN EASLEY

decorative kitchen essential and resting place for your glasses and mugs! Taught from the perspective that fiber arts has and can continue to serve as a center for community care, this workshop will include an introduction to the history of crochet, as well as the anatomy of basic stitches. What to expect: All materials provided (crochet hooks and yarn) Hands-on instruction and support A take-home guide to continue your crochet practice at home Camryn Easley is the Founder of Knot Okay Club, a 501(C)3 nonprofit promoting community care and mental health through fiber arts, especially for Black women and nonbinary people. Her work is informed by her academic research on the contributing factors to Black women’s mental health, combining her creative passions and sociological analysis to promote social welfare initiatives and address cultural inequities. In addition to monthly programming for KOC members, she leads Intro to Fiber Arts workshops in partnership with local community hubs, nonprofits, youth groups and small businesses. Camryn hopes to inspire others to work with their hands, learn more about the history of fiber arts in America and express themselves creatively. For more information about Knot Okay Club’s free programming and fiber artist community, connect with us on Instagram @knotokayclub or visit our website.